Braehead shopping centre apologises to dad accosted by security staff for taking a photo of his own daughter

Chris White was forced to leave Braehead shopping centre near Glasgow after snapping four-year-old Hazel on his mobile phone.

Shopping centre bosses last night apologised to a dad who was allegedly threatened by police under anti-terror laws for taking photos of his daughter eating ice cream.

The Record revealed yesterday how Chris White was forced to leave Braehead shopping centre near Glasgow after snapping four-year-old Hazel on his mobile phone (left).

The incident on Friday sparked a storm on social networking sites after Chris told how a security guard had asked him to delete the "illegal" pictures.

He was later questioned by police officers, who allegedly cited the Terrorism Act.

Strathclyde Police have apologised for the "distress" caused to his daughter and launched an investigation.

And last night, Braehead bosses said sorry to Chris - and revealed they had changed their policy on taking photographs.

A spokesman said: "We have listened to the very public debate surrounding our photography policy and as a result, with immediate effect, are changing it to allow family and friends to take photos in the mall.

"We will reserve the right to challenge suspicious behaviour for the safety and enjoyment of our shoppers."

The move came after more than 15,000 people signed up to a Facebook group titled Boycott Braehead.

Last night, Chris said: "I'm pleased that at last Braehead have given me an apology for the way I was treated.

"They have seen common sense and are also changing their ludicrous policy on taking pictures."